It is property and gifts that ensure that you are not left wanting anything after your wedding.
However, sometimes your husband and in-laws, whether forcefully or not, could try to take that Streedhan from you. Here's how you can protect what is rightfully yours.
Remember that Streedhan is covered under the Hindu Marriage Act.
Protecting Your Assets
Family court advocate Siddhartha Shah says, "If you feel like your Streedhan is in danger from your in-laws then you needn't worry because there are a few laws and legislations that will help protect your Streedhan."
The time-frame to return the gifts is usually three months after the wedding.
Remember, any movable or immovable property qualifies as Streedhan. This could be a house, car, jewellery, household items like furniture, ACs, refrigerators, phones and anything that your family gives you.
In case your in-laws do not return the Streedhan or tell you that it is part of your dowry and you have no right to the property anymore, then here are laws that will help protect your property.
Section 498 A of the Indian Penal Code covers the following:
- Cruelty that includes mental and physical torture.
- Mental cruelty - this could include your in-laws insulting you every time you asked for your Streedhan.
- If they torture or threaten you or your relatives into giving them more property.
- If you are beaten and caused bodily harm, or if you are driven to suicide because of their behaviour.
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